# Pinecrest Builders

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.8/5** (low confidence) — from 9 reviews across 2 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Pinecrest Builders is a Paxton, Massachusetts residential builder with 24 years in the industry and 44 permit projects on file with BuildZoom, which lists the company as active on Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license #162717 — that's the directory's own claim, not an independent registry check. Houzz identifies it as a Worcester-area remodeling and carpentry company, and its own service list runs deep into custom woodwork — kitchen cabinets, built-ins, bookcases, crown molding, bathroom vanities — alongside general remodeling.

The written record is old — every review on file dates from 2014 to 2018, and the account is Houzz-only. What's there is consistently strong and describes real, varied project work: a 2018 review said the homeowners chose Pinecrest for a kitchen remodel because of its cohesiveness, and that the team was responsive and came back after the job to fix the grout. A 2017 review described the company rebuilding and repairing rooms after fire damage, calling the crew reliable, diligent and respectful, and a 2015 review described an extensive water-damage insurance restoration handled with good communication through to the insurer, finished to the homeowner's satisfaction. Two 2014 reviews add a family-room and basement addition with a roof replacement and a full bathroom gut, and a job removing a damaged shed and residing a home while coordinating with the insurance company, described as helpful and professional throughout.

Houzz shows a perfect 5.0 from nine ratings, with two badges and two awards on the profile.

Worth knowing: the newest account here is from 2018, so anyone reaching out today is working from a several-year-old written record — worth asking what the crew looks like now and confirming the license is still current before signing anything. For insurance-driven restoration work, additions, or a kitchen or bath remodel with real carpentry involved, this is a builder with a deep, if dated, history of handling complicated jobs well.

**Strengths:**
- Complex restoration work — fire and water damage jobs handled through to completion
- Custom carpentry depth — extensive built-in and cabinetry service list
- Insurance-coordinated projects — reviewers cite smooth communication with insurers
- Perfect Houzz rating — 5.0 from nine ratings, two badges and two awards

**Concerns:**
- Dated written record — the newest account on file is from 2018
- Unverified license claim — BuildZoom lists the HIC number but it is not registry-verified

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- BuildZoom lists it as active on Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license #162717, reporting a BZ score of 95, 44 permit projects, and 24 years in the industry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/pinecrest-builders) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor License #162717”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/pinecrest-builders) — “BuildZoom identifies this Paxton, Massachusetts residential builder as active on Massachusetts HIC license #162717, with a BZ score of 95, 4…”
- A 2018 review said the homeowners chose Pinecrest for a kitchen remodel for its cohesiveness, and that the team was responsive and returned after the job to fix the grout _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ We decided to remodel the kitchen and chose Pinecrest because of its cohesiveness. The team was responsive, worked through issues, and re…”
- A 2017 review described the company rebuilding and repairing rooms damaged by fire, calling the crew reliable, professional, diligent and respectful _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest rebuilt and repaired rooms damaged by fire. The reviewer found the team reliable, professional, diligent, and respectful.”
- A 2015 review described an extensive water-damage insurance restoration, handled with good communication with the insurer through to a satisfactory finish _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest handled an extensive water-damage insurance restoration, communicating well with the insurer and completing the renovation to t…”
- A 2014 review described a family-room and basement addition, a roof replacement, and a full bathroom gut and rebuild, to the reviewer's satisfaction _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest added a family room and basement, replaced the roof, gutted and replaced a bathroom, and the reviewer was very pleased.”
- A 2014 review described removing a damaged shed and residing a home while coordinating with the homeowner's insurer, calling the company helpful and professional _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest removed a damaged shed, resided the home, communicated with insurers, and was described as helpful and professional.”
- Rated 5.0 from 9 Houzz ratings, with two Houzz badges and two Houzz awards on the profile _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 9 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Listed certification: 2 Houzz Awards”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Listed certification: 2 Houzz Badges”
- Offers an extensive custom carpentry and cabinetry menu — built-ins, kitchen cabinets, bookcases, crown molding, bathroom vanities — per its Houzz service list _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Services offered (Houzz): Baseboard Installation, Cabinet Installation, Carpentry, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Cus…”
- The newest written account on file is from 2018 — the review history is several years old _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ We decided to remodel the kitchen and chose Pinecrest because of its cohesiveness. The team was responsive, worked through issues, and re…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Services offered (Houzz): Baseboard Installation, Cabinet Installation, Carpentry, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Cus…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “Houzz identifies Pinecrest Builders as a Worcester-area remodeling and carpentry company with 5.0/5 from 9 reviews, 7 showcased projects, a …”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest rebuilt and repaired rooms damaged by fire. The reviewer found the team reliable, professional, diligent, and respectful.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest handled an extensive water-damage insurance restoration, communicating well with the insurer and completing the renovation to t…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest added a family room and basement, replaced the roof, gutted and replaced a bathroom, and the reviewer was very pleased.”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ We decided to remodel the kitchen and chose Pinecrest because of its cohesiveness. The team was responsive, worked through issues, and re…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest added a family room and basement, replaced the roof, gutted and replaced a bathroom, and the reviewer was very pleased.”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest added a family room and basement, replaced the roof, gutted and replaced a bathroom, and the reviewer was very pleased.”
- Also offers Remediation Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest rebuilt and repaired rooms damaged by fire. The reviewer found the team reliable, professional, diligent, and respectful.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest handled an extensive water-damage insurance restoration, communicating well with the insurer and completing the renovation to t…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557) — “5★ Pinecrest removed a damaged shed, resided the home, communicated with insurers, and was described as helpful and professional.”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/pinecrest-builders-pfvwus-pf~218623557): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/pinecrest-builders): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · Sabrina C · 2018-04-18**: We decided to remodel the kitchen and chose Pinecrest because of its cohesiveness. The team was responsive, worked through issues, and returned after the job to fix grout; I would highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Janice Fuller · 2017-03-30**: Pinecrest rebuilt and repaired rooms damaged by fire. The reviewer found the team reliable, professional, diligent, and respectful.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Deborah Sweeney · 2017-03-14**: 
- **5/5 · Houzz · masteveo · 2015-10-05**: Pinecrest handled an extensive water-damage insurance restoration, communicating well with the insurer and completing the renovation to the reviewer's satisfaction.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Marianne Belanger · 2015-03-02**: 
- **5/5 · Houzz · debad2010 · 2014-12-02**: Pinecrest added a family room and basement, replaced the roof, gutted and replaced a bathroom, and the reviewer was very pleased.
- **5/5 · Houzz · PTpturner3 · 2014-11-24**: Pinecrest removed a damaged shed, resided the home, communicated with insurers, and was described as helpful and professional.
- **5/5 · Houzz · MJmjaviss · 2014-11-23**: 
- **5/5 · Houzz · Beverly Hobbs · 2014-04-06**: 

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